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Construction Update
Champlain Parkway Project
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DATE: Friday, July 26, 2024 | |
ATTENTION: MAPLE/KING NEIGHBORHOOD - The City of Burlington will be hosting a public open house on July 31 from 5-7 pm at the King Street Center Gymnasium (87 King Street) to allow the community to learn more about the project improvements and benefits, discuss the anticipated construction impacts and duration, and address any questions or concerns. Click here for additional information. | |
TRAVEL NOTICE: Please be advised that the constructed segment of the Champlain Parkway between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue has not been completed and is not open for public access. CAUTION: This segment is still an active work zone! Vehicular traffic along this segment is strictly prohibited. Pedestrian and bicycle access along this portion of the shared-use path is restricted for your safety as designated crossing locations, proper signage, and operational traffic controls have not been implemented at the major crossing locations along the Champlain Parkway. | |
PLEASE NOTE: Traffic signals at the intersections of the Champlain Parkway at Home Avenue, Flynn Avenue, Sears Lane, and Lakeside Avenue will be functional and set to flash as part of the testing of the new traffic signal equipment. The Champlain Parkway will remain closed to motorists with the signal heads set to flashing red. The signal heads for the side streets (Home Avenue, Flynn Avenue, Sears Lane, and Lakeside Avenue) will be set to flashing yellow indicating for motorists to proceed with caution. Motorists are reminded to slow down, be alert, and yield to pedestrians! Pedestrians are reminded to use extra caution was crossing the side streets as the pedestrian crossing signals will not be operational! | |
Unless otherwise noted, work will be restricted to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., access to residential and business driveways will be maintained, and all roadway, lane, and parking restrictions will be lifted during the evening hours and on weekends. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists throughout the work zone during active construction hours. Businesses will remain open! Travelers should anticipate segments of rough and uneven driving surfaces and traffic pattern changes throughout the project limits. | |
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS: | |
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Pine Street
Crews will be working along Pine Street from Howard Street to Kilburn Street. Work will take place along either side of the roadway with construction activities phased to prevent overlapping work zones. This work will require lane closures, driveway impacts, on-street parking restrictions, and changes in traffic patterns. Access will be maintained and directly impacted property owners will be notified.
Pine Street will continue to be reduced to one lane with traffic restricted to northbound only from just south of Howard Street to Maple Street during active work hours. All traffic restrictions will be lifted during the evening hours and on weekends. Portions of Pine Street will be reopened to two-way traffic as construction activities allow. All vehicles traveling southbound along Pine Street within the restricted limits will be detoured to St. Paul Street, Shelburne Street, and Locust Street (vehicles) or Flynn Avenue (trucks). The detours will be signed.
All side streets within the restricted limits will be restricted to right turn only at their intersection with Pine Street. Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street will be intermittently closed or reduced in width to accommodate paving operations. Truck traffic is discouraged at these intersections. When the restricted area extends to Maple Street, eastbound right and westbound left turns onto Pine Street will be prohibited.
Full access to and from Dealer.com’s southern parking lot, Jackson Terrace Apartments, and Burlington Electric Department via Pine Street will remain open. Driveway access along Pine Street between Howard Street and northern traffic pattern extend will be restricted to northbound only. This work will require temporary driveway closures at the raised intersections. Property owners will be notified separately.
Flaggers will be stationed at each side street to assist motorists. Please see the detour graphic below (click the image to enlarge).
Green Mountain Transit Service Alerts for Pine Street Route and Montpelier LINK Express.
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Pine Street – East and West
Crews will set roadway structures to final grade and other preparatory work in advance of upcoming final paving operations. Crews will pave portions of the shared-use path along the west side of Pine Street near the Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs). Crews will continue placing topsoil along the green belts on either side of Pine Street. This work will require a single-lane closure with traffic restricted to northbound only, traffic shifts and restrictions to on-street parking along Pine Street. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained.
Pine Street at Locust Street
Crews will continue working to install the remaining portions of sidewalk along the southeast corner of Locust Street. Crews will pave a portion of Pine Street and Locust Street near their intersection. This work will require a single-lane closure with traffic restricted to northbound only, traffic shifts and restrictions to on-street parking along Pine Street. Paving operations will require width reductions along Locust Street.
Pine Street at Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street
Crews have completed the installation of the concrete transitions along Pine Street at its intersection with Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street. Early next week, crews will prep the area within the concrete transition (as shown in the graphic below) for pavement. Paving operations are anticipated to begin mid-week and continue through Friday. This work will require a single-lane closure with traffic restricted to northbound only, traffic shifts and restrictions to on-street parking along Pine Street. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained. Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street will be intermittently closed or reduced in width to accommodate paving operations.
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Lakeside Avenue
Next week, crews will be preparing for the installation of final pavement markings and line striping along Lakeside Avenue within the project limits. This work will be completed under lane shifts.
The traffic signals will continue to function in flash as part of the testing of the new traffic signal equipment. Motorists traveling along Lakeside Avenue should proceed with caution and yield to pedestrians. Pedestrians should be alert as pedestrian crossing signals will not be operational.
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South End
Shared Use Path – Shelburne Street (U.S. 7) to Pine Street
Crews will continue working on the future shared use path between Shelburne Street (U.S. 7) near Buffalo Wild Wings and Pine Street near the Howard Center. Fencing will be installed in segments along its length. This work will take place outside of the roadway with limited impacts to traffic.
Home Avenue, Flynn Avenue, Sears Lane
Next week, crews will be working along Home Avenue and Flynn Avenue within the project limits completing final preparations for the installation of final pavement markings and line striping. This work will be completed under lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by a flagger.
The traffic signals will continue to function in flash as part of the testing of the new traffic signal equipment. Motorists traveling along Home Avenue, Flynn Avenue, and Sears Lane should proceed with caution and yield to pedestrians. Pedestrians should be alert as pedestrian crossing signals will not be operational.
Home Avenue, Lyman Avenue, Ferguson Avenue and Briggs Street
Crews will continue electrical utility work for several properties on Home Avenue, Lyman Avenue, Ferguson Avenue, and Briggs Street. This work will take place predominantly off the roadway within the property frontage with limited impacts to traffic. Impacted property owners have been notified.
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Champlain Parkway
Next week, crews will be working along the Champlain Parkway between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue completing final preparations for the installation of final pavement markings and installing fencing. This work will take place outside of traffic.
The traffic signals will continue to function in flash as part of the testing of the new traffic signal equipment. The Champlain Parkway remains closed to motorists. Motorists traveling along Home Avenue, Flynn Avenue, Sears Lane, and Lakeside Avenue should proceed with caution and yield to pedestrians. Pedestrians should be alert as pedestrian crossing signals will not be operational.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: For your safety and the safety of the construction crew and field staff, the Champlain Parkway Project Team reminds the public to steer clear of construction vehicles, heavy machinery, and active construction areas. Stay alert when navigating within the work zone. For all urgent issues or concerns, please contact the Public Outreach Team by phone at (802)496-8956 or by email at info@champlainparkway.com. | |
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PROJECT LOCATION:
The Champlain Parkway Project spans a 2.8-mile area from the I-189 intersection with US 7 to Lakeside Avenue, and includes upgrades to Lakeside Avenue, and improvements to the section of Pine Street between Lakeside Avenue and Main Street.
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The initial contract includes the construction of the Champlain Parkway from Home Avenue to Lakeside Avenue, upgrades to Lakeside Avenue, and improvements to the section of Pine Street between Lakeside Avenue and Kilburn Street. | | |
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Initial Contract 2024
Final Contract 2027
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NEARBY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ALERT: | |
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Construction vehicles and other equipment will be traveling throughout the South End as part of the Burlington Great Streets: Main Street Project, which began construction in February. A stockpile for this project (where construction materials and equipment are stored) is located on Sears Lane. In addition, this project will be detouring traffic through the Champlain Parkway project limits.
This project, which is separate from the Champlain Parkway Project, encompasses the portion of Main Street between Battery Street and South Union Street. For additional information or to sign up to receive their project updates, visit the Burlington Great Streets project website.
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